Eddie Redmayne will return as the Jackal inThe Day of the Jackalseason 2. Earlier this month, Peacock and Sky officially gave the green light for the thriller drama series led by Redmayne and Lashana Lynch. Based on Frederick Forsyth’s novel, Ronan Bennett’s adaptation features a massive book change in theDay of the Jackalseason 1 finale, which sees the lead characters' fates depart from the book.
According toDeadline, the streamer and British broadcaster confirmedRedmayne’s return as the titular assassininThe Day of the Jackalseason 2. The news doesn’t come as a surprise, given the actor’s importance in the show’s success and the investment viewers have in the Jackal. So far, the rest of the cast haven’t confirmed their return.
What This Means For The Day Of The Jackal
The Jackal Has Loose Ends To Tie Up In Season 2
Season 1 delved into the Jackal’s backstoryand sees him carrying out hits across Europe. While the Jackal was supposed to meet his demise in the season 1 finale when he came face to face with Lynch’s MI6 agent, Bianca, the television adaptation ensured that the cold-hearted assassin would live to see another day. However, this also means that theJackal has left a huge mess behind forDay of the Jackalseason 2.
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The leading man in The Day of the Jackal may be a master assassin, but he is also a master of disguise who has crafted over a dozen false identities.
Redmayne has previously teased his return on Instagram, promising audiences that his titular assassin hasa low tolerance for loose ends, which will keep the Jackal busy in season 2. The show’s lead directorBrian Kirk also offered some insight into the televisionadaptation’s drastic book change, admitting that “there’d been such an intense investment in the character of the Jackal” and it simply wouldn’t be right for his day to end so soon. While Redmayne’s return was foresighted, the confirmation is great news forThe Day of the Jackalviewers.
Our Take On The Day Of The Jackal Season 2
The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever
The Day of the Jackalbroke Sky’s viewership record as the broadcaster’sbiggest new series ever launched, with the first episode reaching 4.5 million viewers in the U.K. The show’s critical and audience reception also didn’t disappoint.Screen Rant’s review ofThe Day of the Jackallanded an 8 out of 10 for its nuances, deliberate pacing, and Lynch and Redmayne’s performances bringing the story to a new level.
With the way season 1 wrapped, it’s unclear whether Lynch will return to the show. Whether the new season will feature new faces is another question that audiences will have to wait a little longer to find out. While the Jackal lives, his cover is blown, his life is falling apart, and a debt is owed. So, it seems thatThe Day of the Jackalseason 2 will catch him at his lowest.
